Lowering my 93 Accord

[SleeppyAccord]

I'm not sure where this goes I'm new to this forum site so... I lowered my 93 accord on some coilover sleeves it was only lowered about an inch maybe 1-1/2 inches, but when I started to drive it, it would shake. So we changed out the rack and pinon and all 4 struts and the front sway bar bushings. I drove it again and when I began to slow down it would shake. Back when we changed the struts out I looked at my tires and there were gashes in the tires. Not bad gashes but noticeable. So I raised it to what its at now. Im wondering how I would get rid of the piece of metal in the wheel well

[Raf99]

First - Welcome to the site. Read the rules, enjoy it here. lots of info & lots of help.

Regarding your issue. Why didn't you troubleshoot anything?

It sounds like you just replaced random parts to eliminate the shaking? The initial shaking was caused by something that was loose. Lowering your car 1 1/2" shouldn't cause shaking or rubbing or gashes in your tires.

So at the first shake you should of jacked it up and spun the tires manually while looking under there to see what is going wrong. You should of also wiggled your tires (9&3 position / 12&6 position) to check for wiggling.

As for the piece of metal in your wheel well now. Well you'll have to explain that one a bit further. Everything under there is suppose to be there.

Some pictures would really help here.

[SleeppyAccord]

First - Welcome to the site. Read the rules, enjoy it here. lots of info & lots of help.

Regarding your issue. Why didn't you troubleshoot anything?

It sounds like you just replaced random parts to eliminate the shaking? The initial shaking was caused by something that was loose. Lowering your car 1 1/2" shouldn't cause shaking or rubbing or gashes in your tires.

So at the first shake you should of jacked it up and spun the tires manually while looking under there to see what is going wrong. You should of also wiggled your tires (9&3 position / 12&6 position) to check for wiggling.

As for the piece of metal in your wheel well now. Well you'll have to explain that one a bit further. Everything under there is suppose to be there.

Some pictures would really help here.

My uncle shook the wheels at the 9&3 and the 12&6 position. I honestly don't

know what I would be looking for. I just recently got into working into my car.

I'm in Chattanooga right now and I live in murfreesboro so I'll have pics up

hopefully sunday to show you what I mean about the metal... I know its kinda

hard to understand what I'm saying sorry...

[qtipvenom]

First - Welcome to the site. Read the rules, enjoy it here. lots of info & lots of help.

Regarding your issue. Why didn't you troubleshoot anything?

It sounds like you just replaced random parts to eliminate the shaking? The initial shaking was caused by something that was loose. Lowering your car 1 1/2" shouldn't cause shaking or rubbing or gashes in your tires.

So at the first shake you should of jacked it up and spun the tires manually while looking under there to see what is going wrong. You should of also wiggled your tires (9&3 position / 12&6 position) to check for wiggling.

As for the piece of metal in your wheel well now. Well you'll have to explain that one a bit further. Everything under there is suppose to be there.

Some pictures would really help here.

+1, also if the car is shaking when you slow down(braking) I'd check the brake calipers and rotors to make sure they were re-installed properly. NOt sure if the car was shaking prior to lowering it but warped rotors will definitly make your car shake.

[accordztech]

check to see that your axles have no play when you push it up and down. at the same time rotate the wheel and keep checking for play. I ran into an issue like this and never could figure it out. Went under there one day and noticed that it had play, as well as rotating in an oval LOL.

[SleeppyAccord]

+1, also if the car is shaking when you slow down(braking) I'd check the brake calipers and rotors to make sure they were re-installed properly. NOt sure if the car was shaking prior to lowering it but warped rotors will definitly make your car shake.

Its not shaking when I slow down it was before i changed out the struts but I think it needs an alignment from when I recently changed the rack and pinon my uncle tried to get it aligned up perfectly but I was looking at the tires and I could tell it need an alignment also the front two tires aren't balanced. So next paycheck I'm getting an all wheel alignment

check to see that your axles have no play when you push it up and down. at the same time rotate the wheel and keep checking for play. I ran into an issue like this and never could figure it out. Went under there one day and noticed that it had play, as well as rotating in an oval LOL.

Alright I'll look at it when I go to the shop

[wildBill83]

What kind of coilovers and what kind of struts?

Also did you ever try replacing the tires?

After lowering it did you get it aligned?

[SleeppyAccord]

What kind of coilovers and what kind of struts?

Also did you ever try replacing the tires?

After lowering it did you get it aligned?

They are just Coilover sleeves that came with the body when I bought it I

believe they are just generic coilover sleeves though. Also the struts are just

some gabriel ultras you can get them at autozone for like I think 50 for back and

54 for front. Also I haven't got it aligned yet I plan on getting it aligned this

weekend if I have the money.

[wildBill83]

They are just Coilover sleeves that came with the body when I bought it I

believe they are just generic coilover sleeves though. Also the struts are just

some gabriel ultras you can get them at autozone for like I think 50 for back and

54 for front. Also I haven't got it aligned yet I plan on getting it aligned this

weekend if I have the money.

Everything you just wrote is why your car handles the way it does.

1. Don't use generic coilovers.
2. Don't use generic coilovers on OEM or factory replacement struts.
3. You must get an alignment anytime you repair or replace anything in the suspension or steering system.

[SleeppyAccord]

Everything you just wrote is why your car handles the way it does.

1. Don't use generic coilovers.
2. Don't use generic coilovers on OEM or factory replacement struts.
3. You must get an alignment anytime you repair or replace anything in the suspension or steering system.

No I knew I needed an alignment. I just wanted to make sure I was looking at my car the other day and noticed it need an alignment I just dont have the money for one right now. Next paycheck though. And thanks for the help.

[5ivescb7]

Try puttin new tires on and if ur gonna go with cheap sleeves buy some good struts it will definetly help like kybs ground control somethin respectable it will help alot

[wildBill83]

Try puttin new tires on and if ur gonna go with cheap sleeves buy some good struts it will definetly help like kybs ground control somethin respectable it will help alot

Horrible advice... Also 5ivescb7, you are necroposting on a banned user's thread.

Bottom line, NEVER USE CHEAP SUSPENSION COMPONENTS... Also Ground Control doesn't make struts, they resell struts, usually Koni, they don't even make springs, they use Eibach. Ground Control makes sleeves. New tires on incorrect cheap springs with worn/bad/cheap suspension just means you fix nothing and throw more money in the trash in the form of tires.

[RoseRoyce]

I wonder u he got banned?

[Jarrett]

I wonder u he got banned?

That's not even a functioning thought.